Social Vulnerability and the Legacy of Redlining
This is a fascinating resource! Historical Redlining laws created racially segregated neighborhoods and locked many communities out of the ability to purchase a home. Today, you can see how those laws are still impacting neighborhoods and continuing to benefit some while harming others.
There is no better archive of redlining than the HOLC (Home Owners' Loan Corporation) maps and the accompanying area descriptions. This site juxtaposes these maps from the 1930s with contemporary health disparities. In most cities, you will see striking similarities between redlining eighty years ago and health disparities today. This is a testament to the long-lasting impact of racial segregation and redlining in shaping the enduring contours of marked inequality in American cities.
